The Visitor Centre at Almondell and Calderwood Country Park has been closed in recent weeks to enable rewiring and electrical work to be carried out. Work is progressing well, but there have been some delays also. We hope to be open sometime in May. Watch this page for further updates.
The Country Park remains open for visitors to enjoy while the work at the Visitor Centre takes place. Visitors will still have access to the toilet facilities.
SCOTTISH OWL CENTRE
New for 2012. The Scottish Owl Centre at Polkemmet Country Park, home to the largest collection of owls in Scotland. Indoor flying demonstrations. NOW OPEN! Check website for the latest information.
No, you do not need a permit. Many local horse-riders make good use of routes through Beecraigs. If you are riding up to Beecraigs from Linlithgow, an off-road route is available from Preston Road, through Hillhouse Woodland linking into the main body of the Park (contact the Park Centre for further information). Should you be bringing a horse box to the Park, please ring the Park Centre well in advance and the bus park shall be opened for your use.
You can book the barbecue site through the park's visitor centre. The 2012 cost is £20.60 per session per barbecue site. BBQ sites are available to hire from April to the end of October. Sessions available from 10am to 2pm/2:30pm to 5:30pm/6:30pm to 11pm To book a barbecue at Almondell contact 01506 882254 or e-mail almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk. To book a barbecue at Polkemmet contact 01501 743905 or e-mail polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk. To book a barbecue at Beecraigs contact 01506 844516 or e-mail mail@beecraigs.com or visit www.beecraigs.com
A fishing permit can be booked through Beecraigs Park Centre on 01506 844516 or online at www.beecraigs.com. Concessions are available to Senior Citizen residents in West Lothian and those in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance.
http://www.beecraigs.com/fishery/fishery.htm
If you want to make a complaint, please do so to a member of staff at the Park Centre. The member of staff will record your complaint and explain to you how it will be processed.
Almondell & Calderwood Park Centre : 01506 882254
Beecraigs Park Centre: 01506 844516
Polkemmet Park Centre: 01501 743905
Use of the Bowling Green is FREE to West Lothian resident Senior Citizens (65 years or over, male or female - proof of residential status will be required). Hire of the bowling green is £2.95 per hour for adults. Hire of the bowling green is £2.65 per hour for concessions. Hire of the bowls is £1.20 per hour. Payment should be made at the Park Centre.
Normally summer 9am - 5pm, winter 10am - 4pm. Closed for lunch 12.30 - 1pmThe Visitor Centre at Almondell & Calderwood Country Park will be CLOSED for approximately 4 - 6 weeks from 13th February 2012. This is to allow us to carry out essential electrical work, and to make some internal changes. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but thank you for your understanding.The park itself will remain open during these changes. Check back to this page for further details as they progress.
Many species of birds and animals can be found at the Country Parks.
Call the Ranger Services for more details.
Almondell & Calderwood Ranger base - Tel: 01506 882254
E-mail: almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk
Beecraigs Ranger base - Tel: 01506 844516 E-mail: mail@beecraigs.com
Polkemmet Ranger base - Tel: 01501 743905
E-mail: polkemmet@westlothian.gov.uk
Walks, barbecues, play area for children, cycle routes and ranger-led events and activities.
Contact the Park Centre (01506 882254) or email almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk for further information.
http://www.beecraigs.com/Country_Parks/almondell.htm
For further information on the courses or to book onto your instructor-led activity, please
Telephone 01506 775390 or Fax 01506 775399 or E-mail lowport.centre@westlothian.gov.uk
For further information on the courses available, please go to www.lowportcentre.co.uk or http://www.beecraigs.com/outdoor/outdoor.htm
The Ranger Service and Visitor Centre can be contacted on 01506 882254. Contact can also be made by email on almondell&calderwood@westlothian.gov.uk
http://www.beecraigs.com/Country_Parks/almondell.htm
